Online vehicle sales make it easy to buy across the country, but the last-mile move is still a real logistics transaction. Digital convenience should not remove inspection, identity, or custody checks.
Separate purchase from transport
Read the sales contract and transport contract separately. Identify the carrier, price, service type, pickup window, delivery window, title and key responsibilities, and the party responsible for damage or delay.
Plan around seller access
Dealers, auctions, private sellers, and storage facilities have different release rules. Confirm keys, operating condition, appointment hours, and an authorized person who can complete the inspection.
Keep digital records usable
Download the listing, invoice, photos, messages, quote, receipt, and signed BOL. A platform message thread may not contain the complete transport terms.
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